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If Italy joins Western strikes on Yemen, it will be a target
A Yemeni soldier is seen (background) behind a machine gun on a navy ship off the southern coasts in the Gulf of Aden. (File photo) The Ansarullah resistance movement says if Italy takes part in attacks on Yemen, it will become a target. Mohamed Ali al-Houthi, head of the supreme revolutionary committee of Ansarullah, made the…
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Child abuse survivors criticise failure to make reporting mandatory in England | UK child abuse inquiry
Survivors and campaigners have criticised the failure to introduce mandatory reporting for child sexual abuse in England more than 15 months after it was one of the key recommendations by a public inquiry. None of the recommendations of the seven-year independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) has yet been implemented by the UK government,…
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Combination therapy found to lower blood pressure in patients receiving ibrutinib
Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Combination treatments with two or more blood pressure drugs can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients taking ibrutinib, according to a new study published in Blood Advances. Targeted drugs… Continue Reading News Source: medicalxpress.com
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U.S. and Iran Locked in a Dangerous Game of Brinkmanship
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said during a trip to an impoverished southern region that Tehran is not looking for military conflict but would respond forcefully to any country that threatens the Islamic republic. “We will not start any war, but if anyone wants to bully us, they will receive a strong response,” Raisi said…
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Comments on Weibo giraffe post bemoan state of Chinese economy | China
A social media post about giraffe conservation has become the latest place for people in China who are unhappy about the economy to vent their frustration, as the Chinese government increasingly cracks down on negative commentary. On 2 February, the US embassy in China posted an update on its Weibo account about tracking giraffes in…
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In Israel, Iranian artist unveils Oct. 7-themed mural honoring Persian-Jewish ties – The Times of Israel
In Israel, Iranian artist unveils Oct. 7-themed mural honoring Persian-Jewish ties The Times of Israel Continue Reading News Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-iranian-artist-unveils-oct-7-themed-mural-honoring-persian-jewish-ties/amp/
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New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer in pre-clinical study
CDDD11-8 inhibits proliferation of patient-derived breast organoid models. Credit: Oncogene (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02892-3 A promising drug could lead to a new treatment for the most aggressive form of breast cancer, which affects thousands of women each year. A pre-clinical study led by the University of Adelaide found the new drug successfully inhibits the growth of…
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Lloyds and Santander accused of providing accounts for Iranian front companies | Banking
Two of the UK’s largest lenders, Santander UK and Lloyds Banking Group, allegedly held bank accounts for front companies that helped Iranian entities evade US sanctions, according to reports. The news has rattled investors, who sold off shares in the two banks on Monday morning, amid fears that the lenders could face penalties if they…
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Family, Friends of Swedish Diplomat Facing Death Penalty in Iran Speak Out – VICE
Family, Friends of Swedish Diplomat Facing Death Penalty in Iran Speak Out VICE Continue Reading News Source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxjy4b/johan-floderus-diplomat-iran-death-sentence
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Iran used UK bank accounts to evade Western sanctions: FT
Two of the UK’s biggest banks, Santander UK and Lloyds, provided accounts to British companies with links to Iran’s intelligence services. ADVERTISEMENT Iran evaded Western sanctions by using accounts at two UK banks to move money around the world in an extensive sanctions evasion scheme, according to the Financial Times. Lloyds Banking Group and Santander UK…
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